Author: Eleanor Stratton

The Trump administration was forced to disclose details of a chaotic operation that terminated the immigration records of nearly 5,000 international students, an effort a federal judge blasted as a “blatant due process violation” that left her “concerned” and “troubled.” The policy, which relied on the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to flag students…

On April 30, 2025, Elon Musk received a standing ovation from President Donald Trump’s Cabinet as he announced his planned departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role he held since Trump’s January 20 inauguration. Claiming $160 billion in savings through aggressive cuts to federal programs and jobs, Musk’s tenure has been a…

In the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, ending April 29, 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has claimed to save $160 billion through sweeping spending cuts and layoffs. From slashing federal leases to terminating diversity contracts and foreign aid programs, DOGE’s high-profile actions have ignited praise…

On April 25, 2025, the America First Legal Foundation (AFL), a pro-Trump advocacy group, filed an ethics complaint against New York Attorney General Letitia James with the New York State Unified Court System’s Committee on Professional Standards. The complaint alleges that James, a Democrat, engaged in misconduct by pursuing fraud claims against President Donald Trump’s…

On April 16, 2025, the Trump administration’s Department of the Interior ordered an immediate halt to the $5 billion Empire Wind 1 project, a massive offshore wind farm under construction off the coasts of New York and New Jersey. Citing concerns over rushed approvals by the prior administration, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum paused the project,…

On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating that commercial truck drivers in the United States demonstrate proficiency in speaking and reading English. Framed as a response to mounting “communication problems” on highways, the policy reverses Obama-era leniency and requires literacy tests to ensure drivers can navigate signs and interact with…

Almost one hundred days into Donald Trump’s second presidency, the American public has delivered a stunning verdict: his approval ratings are cratering at historic lows. Polls show a restless nation, skeptical of Trump’s tariff-heavy agenda and executive overreach, while the president himself lashes out, demanding investigations into unfavorable results. For a republic built on checks…

President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, including a 145% tariff on Chinese imports and the closure of the de minimis exemption for low-value packages, have prompted Chinese e-commerce giant Temu to impose steep import charges starting April 25, 2025, more than doubling the cost of some items for U.S. consumers. he policy shift, coupled with…

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to overhaul school discipline policies, aiming to give teachers greater authority to address student behavior by rescinding Obama-era guidance on racial equity in discipline. The order, part of a broader education reform package, directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to ensure disciplinary decisions focus solely on students’ actions, not…

President Donald Trump’s April 2025 assertion that he would “never defy” the Supreme Court has ignited constitutional debate, as critics allege his administration ignored a court order to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deported Salvadoran man. In a Time magazine interview, Trump emphasized respect for the judiciary, yet federal judges and advocacy groups like the…